UCL Recap: Victor Osimhen Steals the Spotlight in Amsterdam

It was another thrilling night of Champions League football on Wednesday, filled with goals, drama, and standout performances, but none brighter than Victor Osimhen’s hat-trick for Galatasaray in their 3–0 demolition of Ajax.

The Nigerian striker was unstoppable, scoring twice from the spot and once with a towering header to take his tally to six goals this season, sending him to the top of the Champions League scorers’ chart. His brilliance inspired Galatasaray to a crucial away win, putting them in a strong position heading into the next round of fixtures.

Elsewhere on the night, Manchester City continued their dominance with a 4–1 victory over Borussia Dortmund, while Chelsea shared the spoils in a tense 2–2 draw against Dortmund’s rivals Qarabag FK.

In England, Newcastle United took control at St. James’ Park with a convincing 2–0 win over Athletic Club, tightening their grip on qualification hopes.

Over in Belgium, fans were treated to a six-goal thriller as Club Brugge and Barcelona played out a 3–3 draw, a game packed with end-to-end action and last-minute drama.

Meanwhile, Inter Milan edged past Kairat 2–1, thanks to a late strike that kept their knockout-stage dreams alive. Atalanta also grabbed a vital away win, beating Marseille 1–0 in France, while Leverkusen continued their strong European form with a hard-fought 1–0 victory against Benfica.